{"id":1729,"date":"2025-07-25T19:13:33","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:13:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/?page_id=1729"},"modified":"2025-07-25T19:13:38","modified_gmt":"2025-07-25T17:13:38","slug":"stage-21-route","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/fr\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-21-route\/","title":{"rendered":"\ud83c\udf89 Tour de France 2025 Stage 21: Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Champagne &amp; Sprint Glory in Paris"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_8b5764-79\">\ud83c\udf89 Tour de France 2025 Stage 21: Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Champagne &amp; Sprint Glory in Paris<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The sun will set on Paris, and with it, the epic 2025 edition of the Tour de France. But this isn\u2019t just any finale \u2014 <strong>Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> marks a golden moment: the <strong>50th anniversary<\/strong> of the iconic finish on the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>. Since 1975, the cobbled boulevard has crowned legends, celebrated sprint kings, and toasted the maillot jaune in front of the Arc de Triomphe. On <strong>Sunday, July 27, 2025<\/strong>, the tradition continues \u2014 but with a modern twist.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ah, Stage 21 \u2014 the grand finale, the celebration lap, and for sprinters, the final battlefield. While the GC battle\u2019s usually a done deal by this point, this stage isn\u2019t a lazy parade. It\u2019s a stage steeped in pageantry, tradition, and pure, unfiltered speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a move echoing the <strong>Paris 2024 Olympics<\/strong>, this year\u2019s final stage deviates from the usual ceremonial spin. Riders will still begin with the champagne-soaked roll-out from <strong>Mantes-la-Ville<\/strong>, but the stakes rise with an unprecedented loop over <strong>Montmartre\u2019s historic hilltop<\/strong> \u2014 three categorized climbs on the Butte itself. It\u2019s a rare, sharp twist in the script of what\u2019s usually a sprinter\u2019s parade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With a short <strong>132.3 km flat stage<\/strong> laced with late punch, this finale could still sting. Whether it ends in a classic bunch sprint or chaos from the cobbles, the <strong>final stage of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> promises spectacle, strategy, and celebration \u2014 in the heart of the City of Light..<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:500px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_376dae-31 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:0px;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54{text-align:left;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_12ef28-54:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_12ef28-54 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_12ef28-54\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1729_43406e-12 .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;border-left:8px solid #ffff00;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1729_43406e-12 .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 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.kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{border-top:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-right:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-bottom:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);border-left:0px solid var(--global-palette5, #4A5568);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id1729_43406e-12 .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-size:22px;}}<\/style><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_b3f381-c0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_b3f381-c0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_b3f381-c0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h1 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_9a6aa9-17\"><strong>What Makes Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France So Iconic?<\/strong><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And make no mistake, <strong>this final stage is no mere formality<\/strong>. Once the neutral zone\u2019s done, the pace ignites. The peloton snakes through the suburbs before hitting the legendary <strong>circuit laps around the Champs<\/strong>, where cobblestones, tight corners, and high-speed descents fuel one of cycling\u2019s most iconic showdowns.<br><br>Expect <strong>top sprinters and classics specialists to throw the kitchen sink at this one<\/strong>. The coveted final stage win carries prestige equal to a Monument \u2014 and for the GC winner, it\u2019s champagne and arm-raising glory under the evening Paris sky.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_d6931a-ae\"><strong>Why it matters:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A final salute to the maillot jaune<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Glory for the day\u2019s fastest finisher<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>One last chance for teams without a stage win to salvage their Tour<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">A perfect stage for spectators \u2014 city vibe, iconic monuments, and endless attacks<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_a951c2-e9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_d6971c-ce\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_589497-3f\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_589497-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_589497-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_589497-3f\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_589497-3f\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_589497-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_589497-3f\"><strong>In short<\/strong>: Stage 21 isn\u2019t a curtain call \u2014 it\u2019s the encore everyone came for.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_d9ffb7-21 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_d9ffb7-21 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_d9ffb7-21\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_1da65c-3f\"><strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 21 Route Overview \u2014 From Mantes-la-Ville to Paris Glory<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_f10fe4-f3 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{display:flex;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;align-items:center;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kb-image-is-ratio-size{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .wp-block-kadence-advancedgallery{align-self:stretch;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_6194d7-43 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;align-items:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_6194d7-43\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/maps\/d\/u\/0\/embed?mid=1rb6_qBFLzqMQQcMTuPIKmgE5F5ybDIQ&#038;ehbc=2E312F\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The final showdown of the Tour is traditionally flat, festive, and largely ceremonial \u2014 until it explodes into a high-speed sprint on the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>. But in 2025, <strong>Stage 21\u2019s detailed route<\/strong> carries an extra bite. Yes, it begins as expected: a relaxed departure from <strong>Mantes-la-Ville<\/strong>, gently guiding the peloton along 132.3km of tarmac towards the heart of Paris. But don\u2019t be fooled. Tucked into the tail end of this flat profile are three late-stage climbs that could tilt the script.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the neutral roll-out, the race makes its way east via <strong>Bazemont and Chaville<\/strong>, ascending two <strong>Category 4 climbs<\/strong> \u2014 C\u00f4te de Bazemont and C\u00f4te du Pav\u00e9 des Gardes \u2014 warm-ups for what\u2019s to come. Riders then parade into central Paris, circling the <strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong> and tackling the traditional <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es laps<\/strong> (Circuit 1).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Then comes <strong>Circuit 2<\/strong> \u2014 and with it, a major twist. Riders detour north to Montmartre, tackling the <strong>C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre (1.1km at 5.9%)<\/strong> not once but three times. It\u2019s the first time since the Tour&#8217;s inception that this legendary Parisian hill plays such a central role in the final stage \u2014 a nod to the wildly successful <strong>Paris 2024 Olympic road races<\/strong>, where half a million fans packed Montmartre\u2019s streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Though officially a <strong>flat stage<\/strong>, the <strong>summary of Stage 21\u2019s route<\/strong> reveals a final day laced with unpredictability: narrow roads, short climbs, and sharp corners \u2014 all before the last dash down the cobbled Champs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2b92c2-1c\">Will a pure sprinter survive the bumps to battle it out? Or will a crafty Classics-style attacker steal glory on the most famous avenue in cycling?<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_fe9ada-fb alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_d8ed72-01\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1729_806750-b8 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1729_806750-b8\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-route.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-21-route\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5407\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-route.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-route-300x155.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_97a528-19 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_97a528-19 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_97a528-19\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_26ad04-75\"><strong>Stage 21 Route Profile &amp; Sector Analysis \u2014 The Final Parisian Showdown<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">On paper, <strong>Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> is labeled \u201cflat,\u201d but a closer look reveals it packs a surprising <strong>1,100 metres of elevation gain<\/strong> \u2014 an unusual total for a finale normally dominated by champagne toasts and textbook sprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The opening stretch from <strong>Mantes-la-Ville<\/strong> offers gentle terrain \u2014 ideal for selfies, team photos, and soaking in the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es dream. But things shift around mid-stage. The riders face a series of short, punchy climbs, especially on the approach to Paris and during the <strong>Montmartre circuits<\/strong>. These urban ascents, tight corners, and cobbled sections could shake up the script for sprinters aiming for glory on the <strong>Stage 21 route profile<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s break it down.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_8d75ef-9d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_21042d-a8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_21042d-a8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1729_becb9b-fa .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1729_becb9b-fa\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"960\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-21-profile\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5406\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile.webp 960w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile-300x180.webp 300w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile-768x461.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_512755-90\"]{text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_512755-90\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_512755-90\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_512755-90 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_512755-90\">Stage 21 Route &amp; Elevation Breakdown<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_d139e1-ba alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_0467a6-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_0467a6-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1729_5f2d5f-ba{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba td, .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.41);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba td, .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.41);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba td, .kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.41);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1729_5f2d5f-ba wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1729_5f2d5f-ba\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_69b94f-e8{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_69b94f-e8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_69b94f-e8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b0334a-5f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Segment<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_154820-e2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26f0\ufe0f Elevation Gain<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f27a8c-f7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccf Distance<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_dc1d5f-84\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u26f0\ufe0f Climb Category<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ddeca0-e6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Notes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_725494-a5{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_725494-a5:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_725494-a5\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_9f838e-6c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mantes-la-Ville to Bazemont<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_be14d7-82\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~200m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b8e949-2c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">30 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b7b7b8-66\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Bazemont (Cat 4)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_34a51f-c7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.1 km at 5.6%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_5bf0ce-51{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_5bf0ce-51:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_5bf0ce-51\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ed85ef-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bazemont to Paris Entry<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f8ce45-47\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~150m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_e8526c-e5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3e9004-e8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te du Pav\u00e9 des Gardes (Cat 4)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f485b9-41\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">600m at 6.5%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_a21310-1d{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_a21310-1d:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_a21310-1d\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_6d45c6-2f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paris \u2013 Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es Circuit 1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_56de11-85\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~100m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b103fb-7e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">35 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_4d6a88-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flat, cobbled laps<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7e0878-a7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Iconic loops past Arc de Triomphe<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_3ab51d-f1{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_3ab51d-f1:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_3ab51d-f1\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_2fef5d-dd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paris \u2013 Montmartre Circuit 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f08f9a-8a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~550m<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_861ec7-71\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">40 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_9bc050-11\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre (x3)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_02c538-dc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.1 km at 5.9%, technical climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_a6296c-c9{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_a6296c-c9:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_a6296c-c9\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_fed836-a1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3fb227-f4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>~1,100m<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d3c278-c1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>132.3 km<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_fa86b5-07\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mixed<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_8838d3-24\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">High for a \u201cflat\u201d finale<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Profile Stage 21 Tour de France 2025<\/strong>: Featuring steep ramps in Montmartre, the terrain suits punchy riders \u2014 especially those who\u2019ve survived three grueling weeks and still have snap in their legs.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_a83d68-11 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_3f7991-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ffb0cf-3a\">This finale has teeth, and positioning before Montmartre could decide who raises their arms on the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_fe0752-4a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_fe0752-4a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_fe0752-4a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aeb3e8-50\"><strong>Stage 21 Detailed Route Breakdown \u2013 Sector by Sector<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udea9 Sector 1: Mantes-la-Ville \u2192 Flins-sur-Seine (KM 0\u201325)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Flat, ceremonial roll-out<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Details<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Riders ease into the day with champagne toasts and team photo ops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Classic start tradition \u2014 yellow jersey protected by teammates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wide roads, rolling tempo; no attacks until km 25.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Notable towns<\/strong>: Magnanville, \u00c9p\u00f4ne, Aubergenville<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Strategic Notes<\/strong>: Calm sector, breakaway hopefuls eye positioning.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfde\ufe0f Sector 2: Flins-sur-Seine \u2192 Bazemont (KM 25\u201342)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Slightly uphill terrain, first categorized climb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Climb<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>C\u00f4te de Bazemont<\/strong> (Cat 4) \u2013 <em>1.4 km @ 5.6%<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KOM Points: 1 for first over the top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Small road, tree-lined \u2014 punchy but not decisive.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>First real acceleration as breakaway attempts begin.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Tactical Insight<\/strong>: A sprinter with legs might snatch KOM point for show.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udee4\ufe0f Sector 3: Maule \u2192 Meudon (KM 42\u201370)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Rolling terrain, second KOM<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Climb<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>C\u00f4te du Pav\u00e9 des Gardes<\/strong> (Cat 4) \u2013 <em>0.5 km @ 6.5%<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KOM Points: 1<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Route Features<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Historic climb near Paris with cobbled segments.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast technical descent into urban zones begins.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Tactical Insight<\/strong>: GC teams remain tucked in; fastmen readying legs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfd9\ufe0f Sector 4: Meudon \u2192 Boulogne-Billancourt \u2192 Montmartre Loops (KM 70\u2013100)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Urban approach + NEW Olympic-inspired loop<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Highlight<\/strong>: First approach to <strong>Montmartre<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climb<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83d\udfe2 <strong>C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre<\/strong> (Cat 4) \u2013 <em>1.0 km @ 6.7%<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Climbed three times<\/strong> (KM 74.8 \/ KM 83.2 \/ KM 91.5)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>KOM Points: 3x climbs = 3 points possible<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Route Features<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Narrow uphill into cobbled Parisian climb<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Eiffel Tower, Seine River crossings, and Champs glimpses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical Insight<\/strong>: Punchy riders can attack here; sprinters&#8217; teams must work.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83c\udfaf Sector 5: Montmartre \u2192 Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es Circuit Entry (KM 100\u2013107)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type<\/strong>: Transition<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Details<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Descend from Montmartre into the heart of Paris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Cross the Seine, loop around Place de la Concorde.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Strategic Notes<\/strong>: Teams organize for final laps. High pace resumes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_6a1feb-3c alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_94da48-d8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1729_d8dd5d-d0 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1729_d8dd5d-d0 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"413\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/place-de-la-concorde.webp\" alt=\"place-de-la-concorde\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5472\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/place-de-la-concorde.webp 640w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/place-de-la-concorde-300x194.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>\ud83d\udd01 Sector 6: Paris Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es Circuit \u2013 6 Laps (KM 107\u2013132.3)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lap Distance<\/strong>: ~4.2 km per lap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint<\/strong>: At end of <strong>Lap 3 (~KM 119)<\/strong>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Points available: <em>20\u20131 pts scale<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish Sprint<\/strong>: End of Lap 6\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Green jersey points: <em>30\u20132 scale<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Bonus seconds: <em>10 \/ 6 \/ 4 for first three<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Iconic Features<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Arc de Triomphe, Louvre, Tuileries, cobbled stretch on Rue de Rivoli<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tactical Insight<\/strong>:\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sprint trains form, chaos ensues on final lap<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>GC contenders stay safe, lead-out specialists take over<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_71f775-79 alignnone 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.kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_3e643a-9f\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1729_f12445-c9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1729_f12445-c9\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"685\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-route-finale.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-21-route-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5408\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-route-finale.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-route-finale-300x282.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_e5976e-1e\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1729_174047-2b .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1729_174047-2b\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"728\" height=\"656\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile-finale.webp\" alt=\"tdf-2025-stage-21-profile-finale\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5409\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile-finale.webp 728w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/tdf-2025-stage-21-profile-finale-300x270.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83e\udded Summary Table \u2013 Key Stage 21 Route Features<\/h2>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_f3ff92-0a > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_f3ff92-0a > 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class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_0315b0-72\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1729_38eed2-da{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_38eed2-da th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_38eed2-da caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_38eed2-da td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_38eed2-da td, .kb-table1729_38eed2-da th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.42);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_38eed2-da td, .kb-table1729_38eed2-da th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.42);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_38eed2-da td, .kb-table1729_38eed2-da th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.42);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1729_38eed2-da wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1729_38eed2-da\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_50f786-1e{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_50f786-1e:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_50f786-1e\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_fe750a-76\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Sector<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_374dc5-4f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>From\u2013To<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b028f5-db\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>KM Range<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_288a1d-ad\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Terrain<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_eaa78e-11\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Key Features<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_3d6e4f-78{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_3d6e4f-78:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_3d6e4f-78\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_4a150d-72\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_aff8ed-9f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Mantes-la-Ville \u2192 Flins-sur-Seine<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_428696-c4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0\u201325<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_79e2bd-fe\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flat \/ ceremonial<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_302913-ed\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">No attacks, team photos<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_dc9704-fe{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_dc9704-fe:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_dc9704-fe\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c52621-5f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c2053c-c7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flins \u2192 Bazemont<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_5af7f4-c1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">25\u201342<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0f3ed9-26\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ebc350-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Bazemont (Cat 4)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_f800b4-a4{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_f800b4-a4:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_f800b4-a4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_6f0427-c9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ec93f3-9e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Maule \u2192 Meudon<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_4801ed-65\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">42\u201370<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_a4f94d-8c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rolling<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0f06d0-b2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te du Pav\u00e9 des Gardes (Cat 4)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_0affca-b4{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_0affca-b4:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_0affca-b4\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_a6f0d1-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_6f9b8d-f5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Meudon \u2192 Montmartre<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_09c8c1-f5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">70\u2013100<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d63f30-9f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Urban hills<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_58cf1e-55\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre (x3)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_656307-06{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_656307-06:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_656307-06\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_4da5da-a4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_974bbd-87\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Montmartre \u2192 Paris entry<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_516970-22\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">100\u2013107<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_89f38d-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Transition<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c93d5b-34\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Seine River crossing<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_9d98e3-5f{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_9d98e3-5f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_9d98e3-5f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7548aa-84\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_9715a5-98\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es circuit (6 laps)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_09ef90-c1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">107\u2013132.3<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ac8cee-9d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Flat \/ cobbled<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_cfb3a4-6a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermediate &amp; final sprints<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_dcf622-a7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_dcf622-a7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_dcf622-a7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_934462-5f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_934462-5f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_934462-5f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_934462-5f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_934462-5f\">Major Climbs: C\u00f4te x3 &amp; Montmartre Madness<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a so-called flat stage, <strong>Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> throws in more elevation than expected \u2014 and not just for flair. The <strong>final stage route of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> climbs into the heart of Paris with a trio of short, sharp ascents that will burn legs, disrupt rhythm, and maybe even dash sprint dreams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The real twist? Riders will tackle the <strong>C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre<\/strong> <strong>three times<\/strong>. That\u2019s right \u2014 three laps up Paris\u2019s iconic hill, known more for artists and staircases than pelotons and power meters. It\u2019s narrow, steep, and technical \u2014 a puncheur\u2019s playground tucked into a finale where sprinters usually rule.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\u26f0\ufe0f Key Climbs of Stage 21<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_081a64-e1 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_a2e0ac-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1729_b40d2c-3b{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b td, .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.49);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b td, .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.49);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b td, .kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.49);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1729_b40d2c-3b wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1729_b40d2c-3b\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_2606fa-87{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_2606fa-87:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_2606fa-87\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_123a23-13\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83e\uddd7\u200d\u2642\ufe0f Climb<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0d9a81-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccf Distance<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_73a00c-65\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc8 Avg Gradient<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_a5efda-9f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc1 KOM Category<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_879bcf-a1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udfe2 KOM Points Available<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_e246e5-02{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_e246e5-02:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_e246e5-02\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_e2116d-48\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de Bazemont<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_508c32-02\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.1 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d7c42f-63\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.6%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c35808-47\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Category 4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_e95347-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 point<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_53a60a-8f{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_53a60a-8f:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_53a60a-8f\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0309ec-a2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te du Pav\u00e9 des Gardes<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0d0efd-61\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0.6 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_204816-42\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">6.5%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d822f0-46\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Category 4<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_4e9afd-a1\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1 point<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_abbeee-af{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_abbeee-af:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_abbeee-af\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c5b711-87\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre (x3)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_152cdb-92\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1.1 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_261735-78\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">5.9%<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_049d90-54\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Category 4 (\u00d73)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_51e8c8-9a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">3 points total<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_6f4e5b-23{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_6f4e5b-23:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_6f4e5b-23\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_e7330e-b4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Total KOM Points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_551298-b6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_029eb5-9c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7963c8-c0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2013<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ff62de-1a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>5 KOM points<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These aren\u2019t HC monsters, but they&#8217;re not free passes either \u2014 especially not after <strong>3,400 km of racing<\/strong>. Riders in the breakaway (if one forms), or punchy opportunists, might eye these climbs for late-stage glory, especially if the sprinters\u2019 teams miscalculate on the Montmartre loops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre<\/strong>, in particular, is the star of this final act. Narrow approach roads, unpredictable crowd energy, and the psychological weight of racing past the <strong>Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur<\/strong> mean it could deliver a final shake-up \u2014 even before the sprint battle begins on the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_95701b-0d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_af13e4-b9\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c8aed2-54\">It\u2019s not a mountain stage, but don\u2019t underestimate these short climbs. They could turn a ceremonial ride into a chaotic finale if the peloton lets its guard down.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_1d3657-a0 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_1d3657-a0 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_1d3657-a0\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e86067-84\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e86067-84\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e86067-84\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_e86067-84 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e86067-84\">Tour de France Stage 21 Timings (Table)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>final stage of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> isn\u2019t just a victory parade \u2014 it\u2019s a timed dance through the heart of France\u2019s capital. While the first half may carry the traditional celebratory air, once the peloton hits the Montmartre circuits and Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es cobbles, it\u2019s game on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Below is the full <strong>Tour de France departure time for Stage 21<\/strong>, with projected <strong>passage windows<\/strong> for each key moment. Expect wide viewership and peak tension as the race weaves between pageantry and puncheur panic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udd50 Stage 21 Schedule \u2013 Sunday, July 27, 2025<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_faf8e8-36 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_ddb91d-6d\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1729_f2f5b2-c3{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 td, .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.47);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 td, .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.47);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 td, .kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3 th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.47);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1729_f2f5b2-c3 wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1729_f2f5b2-c3\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_fdb2bf-48{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_fdb2bf-48:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_fdb2bf-48\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_2fe69a-3d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udea9 Segment \/ Location<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7dc836-7c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd KM<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_817017-12\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f1\ufe0f Earliest Time<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_5cb4c4-0c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f1\ufe0f Latest Time<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_bcfcd9-99{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_bcfcd9-99:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_bcfcd9-99\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_67c1c6-e3\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D\u00e9part Fictif \u2013 Mantes-la-Ville<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b60a92-65\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">0.0<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ac6a51-1c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15:30 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ce0dac-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15:30 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_ef31aa-2c{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_ef31aa-2c:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_ef31aa-2c\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_933701-e4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>D\u00e9part R\u00e9el<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_372ec8-fe\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">~6.0<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_94107d-0a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15:45 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d51fac-c4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">15:50 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_8fe56b-9c{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_8fe56b-9c:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_8fe56b-9c\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_58098b-91\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C\u00f4te de Bazemont (Cat 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c2a248-03\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">14.5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_6eb8f1-50\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16:00 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_19ad77-61\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16:10 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_dd507b-98{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_dd507b-98:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_dd507b-98\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3227e0-cc\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Intermediate Sprint (Versailles)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_b842d6-78\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">45.0<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_a0c69d-53\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16:35 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_4b74fb-6a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16:50 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_e05d9e-10{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_e05d9e-10:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_e05d9e-10\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_a505e6-36\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>C\u00f4te du Pav\u00e9 des Gardes<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0be4eb-00\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">52.8<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_be308c-89\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">16:45 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_bb1141-28\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:00 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_1f838b-07{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_1f838b-07:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_1f838b-07\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_8878ba-fa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Entry into Paris Loop<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_dc8641-07\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">65.0<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_8280bf-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:05 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_10ff28-9d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:20 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_53233b-b8{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_53233b-b8:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_53233b-b8\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_fd2f98-4a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1st Montmartre Climb (Cat 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_6751a7-2e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">84.2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d9756a-3f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:25 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_6d8edb-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:45 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_3f7b41-66{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_3f7b41-66:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_3f7b41-66\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_963f38-e9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2nd Montmartre Climb (Cat 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c768ff-61\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">103.5<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_9570fa-da\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:45 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_a4b05a-12\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18:10 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_4cf72d-45{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_4cf72d-45:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_4cf72d-45\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3cda54-2a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3rd Montmartre Climb (Cat 4)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_8df914-e4\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">122.8<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_398608-4c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18:10 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d9360f-92\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18:35 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_2e8d99-37{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_2e8d99-37:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_2e8d99-37\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_9b118f-da\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Finish \u2013 Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  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.kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_0902b0-bf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a, 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.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_715c44-6a\"><strong>Estimated Finish:<\/strong> Between <strong>18:20\u201318:50 CEST<\/strong> depending on race speed.<br><br>\ud83c\udfaf <em>Tactical Note<\/em>: With three climbs of <strong>Montmartre<\/strong>, some late attacks may emerge before the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es finale \u2014 especially if sprint trains are thinned out.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_fc3d51-7f .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_fc3d51-7f .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_fc3d51-7f\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Intermediate Sprint &amp; Points Competition<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where points, prestige, and Parisian cobbles collide.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though Stage 21 is traditionally a parade-turned-sprint, the <strong>points classification isn\u2019t always over<\/strong>. On Sunday, July 27th, a total of <strong>70 green jersey points<\/strong> are up for grabs \u2014 enough to <strong>shake up the standings<\/strong> if things are tight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udfe2 Points Breakdown Table<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_452aad-89 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_edff44-b5 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_edff44-b5\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1729_e9ba96-aa{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa td, .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.51);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa td, .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.51);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa td, .kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.51);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1729_e9ba96-aa wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1729_e9ba96-aa\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_2b1981-dc{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_2b1981-dc:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_2b1981-dc\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_676394-6f\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udccd Location<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_686e15-d2\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udcc8 Approx. KM<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_211f33-bd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfc1 Type<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_d79c5d-9a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udfe2 Points Available<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_97f30f-84\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u23f0 Estimated Time<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_b3d5e3-38{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_b3d5e3-38:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_b3d5e3-38\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f78233-a5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es (Lap 3)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7c78b2-63\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">84 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_eb2f46-26\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Intermediate Sprint<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_bad78c-d0\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">20\u20131 (Standard Scale)<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0da9c3-51\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">17:25\u201317:45 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_50c79f-63{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_50c79f-63:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_50c79f-63\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_43b2cb-22\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es Final Sprint<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_102894-ab\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">132.3 km<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_34c8fd-d9\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage Finish<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_cceabd-92\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">50\u201330\u201320\u2026 down to 2<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_fdb18e-2c\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">18:00\u201318:20 CEST<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_ccd39d-8b{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_ccd39d-8b:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_ccd39d-8b\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_41d35c-83\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Paris Podium Bonuses<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ce1aa4-98\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2014<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3cd432-e7\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GC Time Bonus<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c5819f-89\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">10 \/ 6 \/ 4 seconds<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_1c4ad4-55\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At finish line<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Sprint Scenarios<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>If the <strong>green jersey<\/strong> is still in play, expect a <strong>mini sprint battle<\/strong> on Lap 3 before the all-out drag race to the Arc de Triomphe.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">If the lead is secure, the intermediate sprint might become a <strong>token effort<\/strong> \u2014 or a chance for <strong>breakaway glory hunters<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Finish line bonuses<\/strong> may not affect GC, but could tempt a <strong>puncheur or wildcard<\/strong> to surprise the 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class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_059d97-75 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_3cf215-bd\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_7c934a-59\">\ud83d\udcac <strong> Note:<\/strong> This is more than a victory lap. If the likes of <strong>Milan, Pedersen, or Groenewegen<\/strong> have the legs, they\u2019ll want to add their name to the list of Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es legends \u2014 and possibly seal the green jersey in the most iconic way possible.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_32ce53-b7 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_32ce53-b7 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_32ce53-b7\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e96b20-6c\">Final Stage Favorites \u2013 Who Wins in Paris?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The final day of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> isn&#8217;t just a celebration \u2014 it\u2019s a battlefield for the sprinters. With a newly spiced route featuring Montmartre climbs, <strong>Stage 21 favorites<\/strong> will need both speed and staying power to survive before the traditional eight-lap showdown on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">\ud83d\udca5 Top Favorites to Watch<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:var( --global-content-width, 1200px );padding-left:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-right:var(--global-content-edge-padding);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_2b1cd8-f9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top kb-theme-content-width\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_a356b3-b1\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-table-container1729_d6e2f6-aa{overflow-x:auto;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa th{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa caption{text-align:center;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa td{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);text-align:left;}.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa td, .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.45);}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa td, .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.45);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-table-container .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa td, .kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa th{border-bottom:1px solid rgba(113,128,150,0.45);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-table-container kb-table-container1729_d6e2f6-aa wp-block-kadence-table\"><table class=\"kb-table kb-table1729_d6e2f6-aa\">\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_931f4a-b0{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_931f4a-b0:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_931f4a-b0\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_ad6d90-b8\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rider<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0c64ac-33\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Strengths<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_144cdb-41\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Team Tactics<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_a439be-40{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_a439be-40:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_a439be-40\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7676f2-aa\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Wout van Aert<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_5c5dee-da\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Durable sprinter, thrives on climbs<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f3deb8-6e\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May attack early if sprint gets messy<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_76de4f-53{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_76de4f-53:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_76de4f-53\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0e6aee-70\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Jordi Meeus<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_68887b-e6\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Champs winner in 2023, pure finisher<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3c2c29-ee\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Needs a clean lead-out train<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_735e70-00{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_735e70-00:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_735e70-00\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_03c8a7-64\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mads Pedersen<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_522afa-cd\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Punchy and powerful<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_c15644-95\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Could surprise on Montmartre<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_f45637-68{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_f45637-68:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_f45637-68\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_851bad-10\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Mathieu van der Poel<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_3f3129-22\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Wild card, attacks unpredictably<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_f41ecb-04\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">May not wait for a bunch sprint<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n\n<style>.kb-table-container .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_1ce4bf-ba{height:45px;}.kb-table-container  .kb-table tr.kb-table-row1729_1ce4bf-ba:hover{background-color:#fcfcfc;}<\/style><tr class=\"kb-table-row kb-table-row1729_1ce4bf-ba\">\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_e09195-c5\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Biniam Girmay<\/strong><\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_0748bb-1a\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Form + finesse<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n\n<td  class=\"kb-table-data kb-table-data1729_7ca771-8d\">\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Looking to finish green jersey run in style<\/p>\n\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\udde0 Tactics: Not Your Classic Champs Day<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Traditionally, Stage 21 was a long procession followed by a flat-out sprint on the cobbles of Paris. Not this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Montmartre x3 (Cat 4)<\/strong> at 3.5 km @ 6.3% will <strong>shake out pure sprinters<\/strong> early.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Expect teams like <strong>Alpecin-Deceuninck<\/strong>, <strong>Lotto-Dstny<\/strong>, and <strong>Intermarch\u00e9<\/strong> to gamble \u2014 send helpers up the road, or thin the group before the laps begin.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>GC riders<\/strong>? Locked. They\u2019ll be watching, not racing, unless disaster strikes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udfaf Who Takes It?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s all about <strong>who survives Montmartre with a team intact<\/strong> and then hits warp speed down the Champs. Expect a smaller, elite bunch sprint \u2014 possibly even <strong>a late flyer<\/strong> if the sprint trains hesitate.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_da6857-55 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_82e70b-37:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_82e70b-37 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_82e70b-37\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_42754a-41\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_42754a-41\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_42754a-41\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_42754a-41\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_42754a-41\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_42754a-41 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_42754a-41\"><strong>Editor\u2019s Pick:<\/strong> Wout van Aert \u2013 with his combo of endurance, handling, and firepower, he\u2019s built for a stage like this.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_3e5553-04 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_3e5553-04 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_3e5553-04\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_c53156-b0\"><strong>&nbsp;Local Atmosphere &amp; Fan Culture \u2014 Paris Turns into Cycling\u2019s Colosseum<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to the <strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 21 Route<\/strong>, Paris isn\u2019t just a finish line \u2014 it\u2019s a ritual. A tradition older than most teams on the road today, where cycling legends write their final verse of the year. And believe me, buddy, it\u2019s an experience that hits different.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_518cd9-e5 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_518cd9-e5 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_518cd9-e5\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_2d2457-7c\"><strong>\ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddf7 From Early Morning Caf\u00e9 Cheers to Sunset Sprints<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The city wakes up electric on <strong>Sunday, July 27th<\/strong>. By 7 AM, caf\u00e9s in <strong>Mantes-la-Ville<\/strong> are bustling with fans downing espressos, swapping predictions, and admiring sleek team buses parked nearby.<br><br>As the peloton makes its stately way toward Paris, the atmosphere simmers. The closer you get to the capital, the louder the hum. Locals lean out of apartment windows, waving tricolor flags, while pubs along the route pull out their speakers, blasting race commentary over the streets.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_2f99f3-88 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_f80e63-e6\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bca931-15\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bca931-15\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bca931-15\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bca931-15\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bca931-15\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_bca931-15 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bca931-15\">\ud83d\udcac <em>\u201cYou don\u2019t watch the Champs finish \u2014 you feel it.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_f6d4ff-2a .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_f6d4ff-2a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_f6d4ff-2a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4a0d23-4c\"><strong>&nbsp;The Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es: Cycling\u2019s Sacred Arena<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By midday, the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong> is a living, breathing amphitheater. Tens of thousands line both sides, elbows out, phones raised. Fans claim their spot by noon, armed with baguettes, chilled ros\u00e9, and banners painted the night before.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_41e74b-2a\"><strong>Key viewing hotspots<\/strong>:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The top of the Champs<\/strong> near the Arc de Triomphe (for the finish line surge)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Place de la Concorde<\/strong> for dramatic sprint lead-outs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rue de Rivoli<\/strong> where you can literally hear carbon wheels skimming cobbles<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By lap four, it\u2019s full chaos in the best way \u2014 vuvuzelas blaring, chants erupting every time a French rider pulls a move, and collective gasps when the sprinters crank it up.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ca5129-cf\"><strong>Traditions &amp; Local Quirks<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>French TV personalities broadcast live with mock cycling races on toy bikes.<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Parisians compete for the most creative fan costumes<\/strong> \u2014 think Napoleon outfits, Eiffel Tower hats, or life-sized bikes made of baguettes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fan clubs from Brittany and Normandy always claim one corner by the barriers.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_5fe910-cc alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_ac161d-57 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_ac161d-57\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image1729_d71c25-e9 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image1729_d71c25-e9 size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"411\" src=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/eiffel-tower-paris.webp\" alt=\"eiffel-tower-paris\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-5470\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/eiffel-tower-paris.webp 640w, https:\/\/franceletour.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/eiffel-tower-paris-300x193.webp 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_68b309-89\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_68b309-89\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_68b309-89\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_68b309-89 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_68b309-89\"><strong>\ud83c\udf7b Post-Finish Revelry<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The party doesn\u2019t end at the line. The bars and brasseries of <strong>Rue Saint-Honor\u00e9<\/strong> and <strong>Place Vend\u00f4me<\/strong> flood with fans, riders\u2019 families, and locals well into the night. Clinking glasses, rewatching replays, and debating next year\u2019s GC favorites over craft beers.<br><br>\ud83d\udcac <em>\u201cIf you haven\u2019t lost your voice by sundown, were you even in Paris for the Tour?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_664a80-ad\"><strong>\ud83d\udcf8 2025 Expected Turnout<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Estimated crowd<\/strong>: 600,000+<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Fan zones<\/strong>: Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Trocad\u00e9ro, Place de la Concorde<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Roadside parties<\/strong>: From Boulogne-Billancourt to Pont de l\u2019Alma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_98300f-b1 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_98300f-b1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_98300f-b1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);text-align:center;font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_858a8a-2f\">Food &amp; Drink Pairing: Parisian Finale<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>As the peloton cruises into Paris<\/strong>, the tradition isn&#8217;t just athletic \u2014 it&#8217;s culinary. The <strong>final stage route of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> may conclude on the historic Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, but behind the scenes, there&#8217;s another celebration unfolding: <strong>a feast for the senses.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83e\uddfa The Parisian Picnic, Tour-Style<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\ud83e\udd50 <strong>Croissants &amp; Macarons<\/strong>: Light, flaky, and quintessentially French. Riders often indulge in a post-race sweet or pastry before heading to the podium.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--40)\">\ud83e\uddc0 <strong>Brie de Meaux<\/strong>: This creamy, luxurious cheese hails from the Paris region and is a soft favorite in any celebratory spread.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>\ud83e\udd42 <strong>Mo\u00ebt et Chandon Champagne<\/strong>: Poured and sipped on the bikes during the final procession \u2014 an iconic Tour tradition. Riders toast to three weeks of triumph, survival, and camaraderie.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-wrap.wp-block-kadence-rowlayout.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f{margin-top:0px;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);max-width:1000px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto;padding-top:0px;padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id1729_48570f-7f alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-1-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{padding-top:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf{position:relative;}.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf, .kt-inside-inner-col > .kadence-column1729_f95672-cf:not(.specificity){margin-top:0px;margin-left:0px;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column1729_f95672-cf > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column1729_f95672-cf\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee\"]{padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;border-left:3px solid #fcd200;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee\"]{border-left:3px solid #fcd200;}}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_bb9831-ee\">Fun Fact: The <strong>champagne moment<\/strong> is the only time during the entire Tour when drinking alcohol mid-race is not only allowed \u2014 it&#8217;s celebrated.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 Tradition, Toasts &amp; Triumph<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Tour de France 2025 Stage 21<\/strong> isn\u2019t just the end of a race. It&#8217;s the <strong>50th Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es finish<\/strong>, a rolling tribute to endurance, elegance, and everything that makes the Tour magical. Team photos, champagne toasts, and emotional embraces define the final kilometers. For fans and riders alike, it\u2019s part race, part royal parade.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ef8f33-91\">So grab a glass, nibble a macaron, and toast along with the peloton \u2014 <strong>Paris is always a good idea<\/strong>, especially when it marks the finish line of cycling\u2019s greatest journey.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_17c985-9c .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_17c985-9c .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_17c985-9c\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udc41\ufe0f\u200d\ud83d\udde8\ufe0f Visual Highlights Along the Route<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Where the world\u2019s most beautiful race meets the world\u2019s most beautiful city.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 21 of the July 27, 2025<\/strong>, is more than just a final parade \u2014 it\u2019s a cinematic journey through French history, architecture, and national pride. From royal ch\u00e2teaux to iconic Parisian boulevards, this final stage delivers a visual masterpiece that elevates the Tour de France beyond sport.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udff0 Mantes-la-Ville to Versailles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The riders depart from the elegant <strong>Mantes-la-Ville<\/strong>, quickly weaving through the countryside before passing the gates of <strong>Versailles<\/strong> \u2014 a royal nod to France\u2019s grandeur. Cameras will linger on the <strong>Palace of Versailles<\/strong>, a UNESCO World Heritage site and a perfect backdrop for the early kilometers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\uddfc Parisian Postcard Moments<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the peloton rolls into Paris, the <strong>Montmartre loop<\/strong> becomes a historic twist in the tale:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>C\u00f4te de la Butte Montmartre x3<\/strong> \u2013 A cobbled climb lined with art, tourists, and Parisian caf\u00e9s.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Sacre-C\u0153ur Basilica<\/strong> rises in the background as riders climb through bohemian alleys.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The visual feast continues:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A sweep past the <strong>Seine River<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">Dramatic shots of the <strong>Eiffel Tower<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Grand arrival onto the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>, where eight laps showcase the <strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong>, historic monuments, and packed crowds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf86 A Visual Victory Lap<\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_939188-45\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_939188-45\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_939188-45\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_939188-45 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_939188-45\">This is not just the <strong>Stage 21 route of the Sun 27th<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s a final celebration of France\u2019s culture, beauty, and spirit. As the golden light of a July evening hits the cobbles, and the sprinters open up for glory, the eyes of the world will drink in every frame.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_b9f6e4-e2 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_b9f6e4-e2 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_b9f6e4-e2\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_208539-0b\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_208539-0b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_208539-0b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_208539-0b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_208539-0b\"><strong>Tour History of Mantes-la-Ville &amp; Paris Finale<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">While Mantes-la-Ville isn\u2019t the first name that jumps to mind when you hear <em>Tour de France<\/em>, it\u2019s no stranger to the peloton. Tucked in the <strong>Yvelines d\u00e9partement<\/strong>, this town has regularly hosted the <strong>start of Paris-Nice stages<\/strong> and <strong>Paris-Roubaix qualifiers<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h4 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_6c0dd0-a4\"><strong>Historic Note:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>1960s\u20131980s:<\/strong> Mantes-la-Ville was a key <em>time-check town<\/em> for riders approaching the capital, especially in editions where stages skirted west of Paris.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021 Tour de France:<\/strong> The final stage also rolled out from nearby Mantes-la-Jolie \u2014 practically its twin town.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83d\udddd\ufe0f <strong>Local Legend:<br><\/strong>Old-timers at <strong>Caf\u00e9 des Sports<\/strong> still tell tales of <strong>Bernard Hinault\u2019s reconnaissance rides<\/strong> here in the \u201980s, testing final-day setups before title-defining Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es sprints.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_32c267-d6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_32c267-d6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_32c267-d6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ff3aa3-f6\"><strong>\ud83e\udd42 Paris Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es: The Most Famous 7km Loop in Cycling<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If the Tour de France were a cathedral, the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong> would be its altar. Since <strong>1975<\/strong>, when the final stage finish moved permanently to the Champs, this stretch has seen some of cycling\u2019s most unforgettable moments.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_5eebe7-f1\"><strong>\ud83e\udd47 Iconic Finishers:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Bernard Hinault (1979, 1981, 1982, 1985)<\/strong>: Crowned here, complete with hard-fought sprints and bloodied jerseys.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>Mark Cavendish (2009\u20132012, 2016, 2021)<\/strong>: The undisputed King of the Champs \u2014 <strong>5 wins on this final stage alone<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Wout van Aert (2022)<\/strong>: Outsprinted the sprinters in a stunning show of raw power.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\ud83c\udfa5 <strong>Historic First:<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong> In <strong>1975<\/strong>, the inaugural Champs finish was broadcast live in full for the first time on French TV, instantly becoming a national event watched by millions.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_ba864a-f6 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_ba864a-f6 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_ba864a-f6\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_92f05f-2f\"><strong>\ud83c\udf87 Notable Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es Moments:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1989:<\/strong> The closest Tour in history. <strong>Greg LeMond<\/strong> snatches yellow by just <strong>8 seconds<\/strong> over <strong>Laurent Fignon<\/strong> in the final-stage time trial. <em>Heartbreak on the cobbles.<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\"><strong>1991:<\/strong> Miguel Indurain rides in the yellow jersey for the first of his five consecutive titles.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2019:<\/strong> Egan Bernal, the youngest post-war winner, lifts the Colombian flag over Paris.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_134c43-ec .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_134c43-ec .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_134c43-ec\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_4771f6-1a\"><strong>\ud83c\udf7e Parisian Finale Traditions:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Since the &#8217;80s:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li style=\"margin-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30);margin-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--30)\">The final stage is a <strong>ceremonial ride<\/strong> until the peloton hits Paris city limits.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Leaders toast with champagne flutes while photographers hang out of team cars capturing those priceless shots.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Since 1993:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tradition of <strong>8 laps on the Champs<\/strong> became official, with small tweaks to the circuit over time but always ending under the gaze of the <strong>Arc de Triomphe<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<h3 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_fa57ef-64\"><strong>\ud83d\uddbc\ufe0f Cultural Impact:<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c\"]{padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xxs, 0.5rem);font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_a7941c-5c\">The final stage is so iconic that in <strong>2003<\/strong>, on the Tour\u2019s 100th anniversary, French artist <strong>Philippe Cogn\u00e9e<\/strong> painted an abstract of the peloton circling the Arc \u2014 now hanging in the <strong>Mus\u00e9e National du Sport<\/strong> in Nice.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_201582-f1 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_201582-f1 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_201582-f1\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf24\ufe0f Weather, Crowds &amp; Local Factors<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> will be more than a victory lap \u2014 it\u2019s shaping up to be an electrifying summer spectacle in the heart of Paris. And with the <strong>Olympics just days away<\/strong>, the streets won&#8217;t just be packed \u2014 they&#8217;ll be <em>pulsing<\/em> with energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\u2600\ufe0f Weather: Summer Heat Meets Montmartre Breezes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Expect <strong>classic late-July conditions<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Temperature:<\/strong> 26\u201329\u00b0C (79\u201384\u00b0F)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Skies:<\/strong> Mostly sunny, with a slight chance of afternoon cumulus clouds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Winds:<\/strong> Light northeasterlies may pick up near Montmartre\u2019s summit \u2014 enough to sting tired legs but unlikely to split the bunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat radiating off the Parisian pav\u00e9 could make the <strong>final laps on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es feel steamy<\/strong>, especially with champagne already coursing through veins and victory in sight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83c\udf89 Crowd Alert: Capital-Sized Chaos<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This isn\u2019t just any finish \u2014 it\u2019s the <strong>50th anniversary<\/strong> of the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es finale, <em>and<\/em> the prelude to the Paris 2025 Olympic Games.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expect <strong>massive turnout at Sacr\u00e9-C\u0153ur<\/strong>, where fans will pack the staircases and caf\u00e9s to watch the riders scale <strong>Montmartre<\/strong> three times.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es<\/strong>, always packed elbow-to-elbow, will feel even more alive with Olympic colors and international fans pouring into the city.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From the cobbles to the skyline, this isn\u2019t just a race \u2014 it\u2019s <strong>Paris putting on a show<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_033ed1-bf 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mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44\"]{border-bottom:8px solid #ffff00;}}<\/style>\n<h2 class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_aecf61-44\">FAQs: Stage 21 The Finale  Essentials<\/h2>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve gathered the most common fan and search questions to help you stay fully clued in for <strong>the 21st stage of the Tour de France 2025<\/strong> \u2014 the grand finale in Paris. \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_3136ad-7a .kt-block-spacer{height:32px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_3136ad-7a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_3136ad-7a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id1729_188fbd-17 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id1729_188fbd-17 > 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style=\"max-width:none\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-inner-wrap\" data-allow-multiple-open=\"false\" data-start-open=\"0\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-1 kt-pane1729_8052d2-3f\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Will the GC change on Stage 21?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_eb8170-1b\">Highly unlikely. Stage 21 is traditionally a procession for the yellow jersey \u2014 barring any mechanicals or crashes, the general classification is all but sealed by the time the peloton enters Paris. Expect champagne in the bunch, not time gaps.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-2 kt-pane1729_7d3f04-52\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong><strong>Where can I watch Stage 21 live?<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_ac6051-9b\">You can watch it worldwide via:<br><strong>Eurosport \/ GCN+<\/strong><br><strong>France T\u00e9l\u00e9visions<\/strong><br><strong>NBC \/ Peacock (USA)<\/strong><br><strong>ITV4 (UK)<\/strong><br>\u2026or you can join our <a href=\"https:\/\/franceletour.com\/tour-de-france-2025\/stage-21-results\/\">stage 21 live commentary updates.<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-3 kt-pane1729_d38ef8-14\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Who has won the most Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es sprints?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_374cc1-61\">hat honor goes to <strong>Mark Cavendish<\/strong> \ud83c\uddec\ud83c\udde7 \u2014 the Manx Missile \u2014 with <strong>four victories<\/strong> on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es (2009, 2010, 2011, 2012), making him the king of the most iconic sprint finish in cycling history.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-4 kt-pane1729_d25a8d-2b\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Does the final stage always finish on the Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\"><style>.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8\"]{font-style:normal;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8 mark.kt-highlight, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8\"] mark.kt-highlight{font-style:normal;color:#f76a0c;-webkit-box-decoration-break:clone;box-decoration-break:clone;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8 img.kb-inline-image, .wp-block-kadence-advancedheading.kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8[data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8\"] img.kb-inline-image{width:150px;vertical-align:baseline;}<\/style>\n<p class=\"kt-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8 wp-block-kadence-advancedheading\" data-kb-block=\"kb-adv-heading1729_e0fb95-d8\">Yes \u2014 and 2025 marks the <strong>50th anniversary<\/strong> of that tradition. Since 1975, Paris\u2019 iconic avenue has been the ultimate showcase for sprint glory. Riders circle the Arc de Triomphe and thunder down cobbled tarmac lined with fans and flags \u2014 a true sporting catwalk. While the route sometimes adds surprises (like this year\u2019s Montmartre twist), the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es is always the final finish line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-5 kt-pane1729_dec2b6-a5\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>What\u2019s new or special about Stage 21 in 2025?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France includes a <strong>brand-new triple climb up Montmartre<\/strong> \u2014 an Olympic-year twist to spice up the traditional flat finale. These punchy 500m ramps (8% avg) could disrupt tired sprint trains and give punchy classics riders a real shot. Also, <strong>1,100m of total elevation<\/strong> makes this the hilliest final stage in over a decade.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-6 kt-pane1729_01947e-58\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Is there a time bonus on Stage 21?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, but only at the <strong>finish line<\/strong> \u2014 where time bonuses of <strong>10, 6, and 4 seconds<\/strong> are awarded to the top three. However, these rarely matter in GC terms on the final day. They\u2019re more of a formality, unless there\u2019s a tight sprint for green jersey or podium positions (which this year&#8230; might be spicy).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-7 kt-pane1729_f00878-e1\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>How many laps do riders do around Paris?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Riders complete <strong>seven laps<\/strong> on the <strong>Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es circuit<\/strong>, starting after they enter the Paris city loop. Expect attacks, counterattacks, and perfectly timed sprints \u2014 it\u2019s where tradition meets tension, with every team eyeing glory on the world\u2019s most-watched avenue.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-pane kt-accordion-pane kt-accordion-pane-8 kt-pane1729_d511f6-9e\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-header-wrap\"><button class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-header kt-acccordion-button-label-show\" type=\"button\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title-wrap\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-title\"><strong>Do riders really drink champagne on Stage 21?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><span class=\"kt-blocks-accordion-icon-trigger\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel kt-accordion-panel-hidden\"><div class=\"kt-accordion-panel-inner\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, and it\u2019s more than just tradition \u2014 it\u2019s a <strong>moving toast to survival, unity, and victory<\/strong>. The yellow jersey rider typically shares a glass of champagne with teammates during the neutral roll-out from Mantes-la-Ville. Cameras love it, fans cheer it, and it\u2019s one of cycling\u2019s most photographed moments. That\u2019s the Tour \u2014 grit meets glamour.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_ff6eaf-24 .kt-block-spacer{height:20px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-1729_ff6eaf-24 .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-1729_ff6eaf-24\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><hr class=\"kt-divider\"\/><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Curtain Closes in Paris<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fifty years of Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es finishes \u2014 and somehow, it never gets old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stage 21 of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> gave us more than just a sprint. It gave us <strong>a Parisian masterpiece<\/strong>, reimagined with the punch of Montmartre, Olympic energy buzzing in the air, and history echoing across cobbled laps. Champagne flowed, fans filled every caf\u00e9 terrace, and legends rode shoulder to shoulder on the sport\u2019s most sacred avenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This wasn\u2019t just the <strong>final stage of the 2025 Tour de France<\/strong> \u2014 it was a love letter to cycling, to Paris, and to the endurance of tradition evolving with time. From the C\u00f4te de Bazemont to the sunset burst down the Champs, Stage 21 reminded us why we wait all year for this race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">\ud83d\udd2e Looking Ahead to 2026<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the curtain falls in Paris, the wheels already begin to turn for next year\u2019s grand d\u00e9part. Will the route shake up the GC hierarchy again? Will a new sprinter rise to rule the cobbles? One thing\u2019s for sure: <strong>La Grande Boucle never sleeps<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So here\u2019s to the heroes, the heartbreak, and the honor of the yellow jersey.<br><strong>Sant\u00e9 to the Champs!<\/strong> \ud83e\udd42<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\ud83c\udf89 Tour de France 2025 Stage 21: Champs-\u00c9lys\u00e9es, Champagne &amp; Sprint Glory in Paris The sun will set on Paris, and with it, the epic 2025 edition of the Tour de France. 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